Body Identified as Missing Monk
A body recovered from the waters near the Orkney island of Stronsay has been confirmed as that of Justin Evans, a monk who had been reported missing.
Justin Evans, aged 24 and also known by his religious name Brother Ignatius, disappeared from the nearby island of Papa Stronsay last month.
Police Scotland announced that the body found last week has been formally identified as Evans and that his family members have been notified.
The police stated that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, and a report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal for further consideration.
Background and Last Sighting
Evans was last observed at the Golgotha Monastery shortly before midnight on Saturday, 11 April.
Originally from New Zealand, Evans was a member of the Redemptorist Community, a Catholic monastic order.
This order of Catholic monks purchased the island of Papa Stronsay over 25 years ago and has maintained a monastic presence there since.
